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News Release Ontario Cancelling Outdated, Ineffective Drive Clean Program ... September 28, 2018 Saving Money while New Program Targets Biggest Polluters, Protects Ontario’s Air TORONTO Today, Ontario's Government for the People announced the cancellation of the outdated Drive Clean program, saving money for Ontario taxpayers and reducing the regulatory burden on Ontario families while enhancing regulations for the biggest polluters on Ontario's roads. Effective April 1, 2019, drivers will no longer be required to get Drive Clean emissions tests for their passenger vehicles. "By ending Drive Clean tests and repairs for passenger vehicles, this government is reducing the burden on residents and families who own a car, so they no longer need to take time out of their days to take their vehicles in for unnecessary tests," said Premier Doug Ford. "We're saving taxpayers over $40 million every year. And we're better targeting the biggest polluters to protect Ontario's air." "When first introduced by a previous Progressive Conservative government in 1999, Drive Clean was effective. It provided a way to target emissions related to smog and other environmental problems," said Rod Phillips, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. "This has resulted in a steady decrease in the number of cars that fail the emissions test. Drive Clean was intended to be a time-limited program, and as the years passed, so did its usefulness. It has provided less and less value for taxpayer dollars." A new, enhanced program will focus on heavy-duty vehicles like commercial transport trucks and will ensure that Ontario continues to lead Canada in reducing harmful smog-causing pollutants. A policy proposal has been posted on the Environmental Registry for 30 days to encourage public consultation on the changes to the Drive Clean program, including the redesign of the heavy duty program. "By enhancing our testing of heavy duty vehicles, we will ensure that Ontario continues to lead Canada in reducing harmful smog-causing pollutants," said John Yakabuski, Minister of Transportation. "These changes will make a real, long-term difference for our air quality, while respecting taxpayer dollars today." More details about the new program for heavy-duty vehicles will be available in the coming months.

News Release Tougher Penalties for Dangerous Driving Start September 1 August 31, 2018... New careless driving charge includes possible jail time Ontario's Government for the People is taking steps to ensure Ontario's roads are safe for everyone. Starting September 1, there will be tougher penalties for careless driving and endangering pedestrians. Drivers convicted of careless driving causing bodily harm or death will face: Fines from $2,000 to $50,000, Six demerit points, A driver's licence suspension of up to five years, Up to two years in jail. "Time and time again we've seen families devastated because a loved one is hurt or killed by a dangerous driver, and the driver walks away with no more than a slap on the wrist," said John Yakabuski, Minister of Transportation. "This new charge sends a clear message that dangerous driving won't be tolerated." Penalties will also increase for drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians at crossovers, school crossings and crosswalks. The maximum penalty will increase to $1,000 and four demerit points. Drivers are also reminded that they must yield the entire roadway at pedestrian crossovers, school crossings, and other locations where there is a crossing guard, and cannot continue driving until pedestrians have finished crossing the road completely. "The number of pedestrians being injured and killed on our roads has reached a critical level," said Minister Yakabuski. "Tougher penalties help, but we need everyone to step up and do their part by driving safely and responsibly."

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